1) German hip-hop
2) NY… Read Full Bio ↴Down Low is the name of more than one artist:
1) German hip-hop
2) NY hardcore punk, aka Downlow NYHC and Downlow N.Y.H.C.
1) DOWN LOW were founded in December 1995 in the K-Town studios in Kaiserslautern. It is the biggest US community outside the USA (50% 0f the population are American and it's a great place for Rap and Hip-Hop producers because many US G's start a music career after leaving the army).
The members of this group are Joe Thompson and Mike Dalien. Joe is a US American born in 1972. He took part in operation Desert Storm in the Gulf whilst in the army. He then left the forces and began rapping with friends like Rod D (Fun Factory). Mikem that has a father in the military, has devoted his life to music. He met Joe and formed Down Low. The boys write good melodies and commercial raps. Their first single "Vision Of Life" was a big hit - Top 20 in Germany, Top 10 in France plus chart entries in Austria and Switzerland.
This sound revolutionized almost four months in the Charts the industry. Afterwards artist followed such as C-Block, NANA, A.K.-S.W.I.F.T, R´n´G, etc.. European Hip Hop was on the move - as music direction and culture. In addition, DOWN LOW proved that they are not only a "one hit wonder"". They were represented as only act in this music style since 1 1/2 years with each single in the Charts.
Inspired by the O.J. Simpson story, the duo then wrote and recorded "Murder" - which also charted in the above territories. This was followed by the debut album "VISIONS", released in November 96 - which entered the German album chart. Their next single "Lovething" was considered by ZYX UK to be the track to introduce Down Low onto home territory.
The rapper Joe Thompson and the singer Mike Dalien are characterised however also by their impressively represented Live appearances. Down Low got the "Best Performance" award for the radio NRJ in 1997. This was a firs big award for a European HipHop/Rap group. The Live Performance of the interaction with the public, the souligen voice of German American Mike Dalien and the printoutful raps lives and the Action of Rapper Joe.
In the end of May 2001, the new single "Wouldn't it be good" was released, which features the great singer La Mazz from Rappers Against Racism. Then the guys took a long break, to release one of the best songs on this album, "La Serenissima" in late 2002.
February 2003 was a important moth for Down Low. First of all they released a fantastic DVD called "Visions - The Singles 1997-2003". Shortly after that, the fans of Down Low all over the world got the sad news that Mike Dalien had left Down Low for a solo career. When Mike left, Joe invited the Rappers Against Racism singer La Mazz to be the new voice of Down Low.
Some month later, the new single "Living In The Ghetto" was released in late october of 2003. This wasthe first single with Mike being gone, and La Mazz singing instead. After that, Down Low had some troubles with their record company. The fifth planned album "Adrenaline" was canceled, and Joe and Rick are now working on new stuff. The new single "Everyday (MMMM)" was released in September 2005, and for the summer of 2006, the single "Start The Riot " came out and rocked the clubs!
In late october 2006, the fans got finally what they have been waiting for 5 long years. The 5th album "Return Of The Trendsetter" was released. It contained the good ols Down Low style, mixed together with modern sound.
in 2007, the brand new song "Africa" was released. A very respected song among the fans. After that, some record deal problems followed, but Down Low are now back on track now, in the end of 2008. Joe Thompson is also recording a solo album called "Pathfinder", so don't miss that in his own page here on the site!
Never Again
Down Low Lyrics
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I don't think I′ll never fall in love again
(Yo. Down Low. I will never fall in love. Never again)
When we first met, somehow I kinda knew that
Your girl was gonna us up, so I'm like, "Who's that?"
The shape of her body had been doggin′ me like cool cat
Rhythms in the buildin′ had me feelin' I wanna screw that
Slow down now, don′t get greedy you might lose that
Better move back, you need to take it slow on huntin' day
Or you might scare the prey away (Yo, never f***in′ do that)
Never again. We started out as friends. To be it wasn't meant
But now the story ends and I will never hold you again
We started out as friends. Never again. Never again
(I will never fall in love)
Though I was attracted to the girl, I tried to play it slow
Really got to know her, conversatin' on the telephone
We had a good thing goin′ on, friendship started goin′ strong
Everything was cool until things really started goin' wrong
It all started when she beeped me, "Now I′m on, come see me"
Sippin' on some Hennessy, she was waitin′ to start a love scene
One thing led to another, finally led to the covers
We wasn't meant to be lovers (Now I′m sensin' there's another)
(I′ma never fall in love)
It′s so hard to say goodbye, (since you used to be a) special friend of mine
(Sometimes I wish that we could) turn back time, and start all over
It's so hard to say goodbye, (since you used to be a) special friend of mine
(Sometimes I wish that we could) turn back time, and start all over again
The lyrics of Down Low's "Never Again" are about the aftermath of a failed romantic relationship. The song is told from the perspective of someone who has been hurt and has decided that they will no longer allow themselves to fall in love. The lyrics describe a situation in which the singer meets a girl who he is attracted to, but he tries to play it cool and be her friend before anything else. However, things start going wrong when she begins to show signs of wanting a more serious relationship. The singer is hesitant, but eventually gives in to her advances. They become lovers, but it isn't long until the relationship falls apart. The singer laments the loss of what was once a good friendship and says that he will never fall in love again.
The lyrics of "Never Again" present a cynical and forlorn perspective on love. The singer's decision to never fall in love again is presented as though it is a necessary defense mechanism against the pain and disappointment that comes with a failed relationship. However, the song also suggests that letting go of the possibility of love altogether may not be the answer. The lyrics express a sense of regret that the relationship couldn't have been saved, and a desire to turn back time and start over.
Overall, the lyrics of "Never Again" paint a picture of a broken heart and the struggle to move on. The song acknowledges the pain of love and the difficulty of finding a way to heal from it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'ma never fall in love
I have no intention of ever falling in love
I don't think I'll never fall in love again
I highly doubt that I will ever fall in love again
When we first met, somehow I kinda knew that. Your girl was gonna us up, so I'm like, 'Who's that?'
From the first moment I met you, I had a feeling that your girlfriend would cause problems, so I wondered who she was
The shape of her body had been doggin' me like cool cat. Rhythms in the buildin' had me feelin' I wanna screw that
Your girlfriend's physique was on my mind like a catchy tune, and I felt an urge to have sex with her
Slow down now, don't get greedy you might lose that. She prob'ly heard it all before so I guess that you can't fool that
I caution myself to be patient and not be too aggressive in pursuing her, as she's likely heard it all before and can't be tricked
Better move back, you need to take it slow on huntin' day. Or you might scare the prey away (Yo, never f***in' do that). Never again
It's best to take a step back and take things slowly, or else I might scare her away, and I vow not to make that mistake again
We started out as friends. Never again. Never again
Though we started as friends, I won't make that mistake again and enter into it with romantic intentions
Though I was attracted to the girl, I tried to play it slow. Really got to know her, conversatin' on the telephone
Despite my initial sexual attraction to your girlfriend, I tried to be patient and get to know her better, having lengthy conversations on the phone
We had a good thing goin' on, friendship started goin' strong. Everything was cool until things really started goin' wrong
Our friendship started off well, but things went downhill quickly
It all started when she beeped me, 'Now I'm on, come see me. Sippin' on some Hennessy, she was waitin' to start a love scene. One thing led to another, finally led to the covers. We wasn't meant to be lovers (Now I'm sensin' there's another)
Your girlfriend contacted me with seductive intentions, which led to us having sex, but I realized that we were never meant to be together, and now I suspect there's someone else in her life
It's so hard to say goodbye, (since you used to be a) special friend of mine. (Sometimes I wish that we could) turn back time, and start all over
It's difficult to say goodbye to what we had, since you used to be such a special friend of mine, and I sometimes wish we could go back in time and start over
I will never fall in love
I will never fall in love
Writer(s): Volker Lindner, Daniel Gonschorek, Harald Schubert, Joseph Thompson, Michael Dalien
Contributed by Jayce K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-jg9rt7dw3e
Классная песня!!!
@strelok-7778
Привет. И классное время было ех...😔
@ritar292
I love this song❤.
@ayselmusayeva6768
2020 ???unbelievable how can I pass this 😍
@halm8660
Respect from Bosnia!! Love this music from the 90's
@danieldragnea9471
te doare sufletu cand asculti vocile astea.... DOWN LOW!!!!
@katalinkiss6032
Imádom!!! Gyönyörű zene ....👍👍👌
@pablokrakow81
dziękuję bardzo za ten utwór, Down Low rządzi
@juliannarigo36
One of the best trek i've ever heard
@MokkaraN
Mike's voice is superb!